The Melting Pot opened in 2005 in the former Uneeda Appliance store, now located on northbound Route 202 in Raritan Borough.

The corporate spokesperson said no other updates were available on the Somerville location.

Village Brewing, which will be one of the largest brewpubs in New Jersey, has received borough approval to move into the Main Street storefront that used to be occupied by the Somerville Antique Center and Woolworth's.

Village Brewing Company hopes to open the state's largest brew pub in the vacant space on West Main Street in Somerville that once housed Woolworth's and the Somerville Antiques Center.
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According to its website, Village Brewing is looking to open in the summer.

According to Village Brewing plans, patrons entering from Main Street will first encounter the bar, with 22 seats, to the left. There will also be seating for 59 people in the bar area.

Behind the bar will be the microbrewery and seating for 136 customers in the restaurant area. The 1,005-square-foot kitchen will be at the rear of the building.

Downstairs will be an 100-seat banquet area, and a bar with 12 seats and seating for 20 more customers in the bar area.

Plans for the upper floors of the building at 34 W. Main St. have not been announced.

Village Brewing has memberships for sale on its website. The cost ranges from free to $1,000 for a Platinum Membership which includes a guaranteed table during grand opening week, an $1,250 Village Brewing Co. Beer Bucks Gift Certificate, a voucher for 12 free growlers of any beer of your choice and 10 percent off any purchases up to $2,500.